School the World
School the World is committed to solving extreme poverty through the power of education. Using a grassroots model, we unite community leaders, parents, and teachers to combat failing …
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Empowering communities through education, resources, and support. Join us in creating sustainable change in remote areas of Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.
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Mission
School the World is committed to solving extreme poverty through the power of education. Using a grassroots model, we unite community leaders, parents, and teachers to combat failing school systems, improve learning outcomes, and disrupt generational poverty.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, School the World has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySchool the World is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270176563. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
School the World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270176563. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
School the World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
School the World is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, School the World has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
School the World is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for School the World. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, School the World holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Empowering communities through education, resources, and support. Join us in creating sustainable change in remote areas of Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama. School the World is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to School the World are generally tax-deductible in the United States. School the World is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270176563, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SCHOOL THE WORLD is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 53 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about School the World
- What is School the World?
- School the World is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Empowering communities through education, resources, and support. Join us in creating sustainable change in remote areas of Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.
- When was School the World founded?
- School the World was founded in 2009.
- Who leads School the World?
- Mary Kate Curran serves as Founder.
- Where is School the World located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is School the World's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is School the World trustworthy?
- School the World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is School the World's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270176563.
- What is School the World's website?
- http://www.schooltheworld.org